Business calendar

Wednesday

Aug 29, 2007 at 2:00 AM

Today

CONCORD — A representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration's New Hampshire District Office will be available at the New Hampshire Secretary of State Corporate Division, 25 Capitol St. — 3rd Floor, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to address small-business concerns, direct you to the appropriate resources and help get you started in the right direction. Visitors will learn how SBA supports small businesses through financial assistance, training, counseling and other programs that help small businesses start, grow and succeed. Free small-business informational material will be supplied. For more information, contact Alice Zachos in SBA's Concord office at 225-1607 or via e-mail at alice.zachos@sba.gov.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

HAMPTON — The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce presents "Chamber Connection: A Daytime Networking Event" at the Chamber office, One Lafayette Road, Hampton, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is specifically geared for straightforward networking in a casual setting. There will be opportunity to introduce your business to others and build your contacts. Attorney William J. Fardy is the featured speaker. Attendance is limited to 25 Hampton Area Chamber members and guests, by reservation only. There is no charge. Call Katie Curran at 926-8718, ext. 104, or send an e-mail to katie@hamptonchamber.com to secure a spot.

Monday, Sept. 10

CONCORD — The New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits will host its first Nonprofit Leadership Summit at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. This summit will be the first time nonprofits from across the state unite to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the New Hampshire nonprofit sector. The event will kickoff with a keynote address by Bill Shore, founder and executive director of Share our Strength, which works to end childhood hunger. Shore will discuss the power that nonprofits have to create community wealth. One featured case study is "Reaching Across Constituencies" facilitated by D. Dickinson Henry Jr., executive director of the Jordan Institute — a science-based, non-advocacy, nonprofit organization designed to improve New Hampshire's environmental quality of life. To find out more about NHCN, visit 10 Ferry St., Concord, call 225-1947, or visit www.nhnonprofits.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 11

CONCORD — The Business and Industry Association will present a conference on workforce availability in New Hampshire. "Workforce Worries: Coping with New Hampshire's Constricting Labor Pool" will be from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. The half-day conference — appropriate for chief executive officers, chief operating officers, human resource directors and managers, recruiters and others involved in employee hiring and retention — will examine New Hampshire's constricting labor pool and offer practical information and approaches to help companies ease their recruitment and retention efforts. Includes continental breakfast. An introduction by George Bald, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development, will be followed by a two-part general session presented by New Hampshire AARP, examining strategies for retaining and re-training older workers. Participants will then have the option to attend two of three concurrent workshops related to immigration issues. Stephen Reno, chancellor of the University System, will deliver the keynote address during lunch. The cost to attend the Sept. 11 conference is $65 for BIA members and $85 for nonmembers. To register, call 224-5388, ext. 116, or visit acteva.com/go/nhbia.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

EXETER — The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Morning Mixer at Donahue, Tucker, Ciandella, PLLC , 225 Water St., Exeter, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The event is being co-hosted by The Baker's Peel. Admission is one business card for door prizes and one for the "Look Who's Here Board." Bring plenty of business cards to exchange. For more information, call 772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.

Thursday, Sept. 13

ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host a new member reception from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Great Bay Gallery Function Facility and Catering, 25 Willand Drive, Somersworth. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be provided and a cash bar will be available. The meeting will enable new members and their staffs to learn more about the chamber, how it operates, how to become involved, and meet its leadership, staff and other members. Foro attend or register a representative from your business, call 332-5080 no later than Friday, Sept. 7.

Monday, Sept. 17

BEDFORD — Attorney Debra Ford of Devine Millimet and Branch will speak on the employment and labor law topic "Documentation, Discipline and Discharge" at the New Hampshire Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants' meeting. The meeting is open to the general public and all IMA members. Networking begins at 6 p.m. at the Manchester Country Club, Bedford, followed by dinner and Attorney Ford's presentation. The cost of this event is $27. Registration, directions and more detailed information can be obtained from the N.H. chapter's Web site, www.imanh.com, or by calling 659-8297.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

BARRINGTON — SCORE, volunteer counselors to America's small business and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct an in-depth workshop: "How To Start Your Own Business." It is sponsored by TD BankNorth and will be held at TD BankNorth, Route 125 & Province Road, second floor, Barrington, from 6 to 9 p.m. Discuss the details of how to start your business with experienced executives and obtain valuable tools and reference materials to assist you. The cost of the workshop is $30 each individual, $20 each for groups of two or more, materials included. Mail a check to SCORE, 195A Commerce Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801. For details, call SCORE at 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

PORTSMOUTH — The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce will host a Breakfast Forum with the N.H. University System Chancellor Steve Reno. The subject is keeping graduating university students in the state, which could mean more jobs, more opportunities and more economic benefit for all state businesses. Reno will talk about the 55 Percent Program and what it means to New Hampshire businesses. For details, call chamber marketing and events manager Kaarin Olofsson at 610-5527 or send e-mail to kolofsson@portsmouthchamber.org.

Thursday, Sept. 20

DOVER — The New Hampshire Small Business Development Center is hosting the first in a series of QuickBooks seminars from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The McConnell Center (next to the Dover Library), 61 Locust St., Dover. A $50 registration fee is required. For details, call 330-1929 or e-mail majorie.gregory@unh.edu. To register, go to www.nhsbdc.org and click on "Calendar." The first seminar is titled "QuickBooks for Beginners — Setting Up and Doing the Basics Well."

Tuesday, Sept. 25

PORTSMOUTH — SCORE, volunteer counselors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct an in-depth workshop: "How To Start Your Own Business." The workshop is sponsored by Citizens Bank and will be held at SCORE, 195A Commerce Way, Portsmouth, from 6 to 9 p.m. Come to discuss details about how to start your own business with experienced executives and obtain valuable tools and reference materials to assist you. The cost of the workshop is $30 per individual, $20 each for groups of two or more and materials are included. Please mail a check to SCORE, 195A Commerce Way, Portsmouth. SCORE continues to provide free, individual business counseling sessions; attendees will also have the opportunity to schedule individual follow-up counseling. For details, call SCORE at 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

EXETER — The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its Business After Hours. The event will be hosted by Spoerl & Strathern Real Estate, 187 Water St., Exeter from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be hors d'oeuvres, beverages and prizes. Admission is two business cards; one for the prize drawings and one for the "Look Who's Here Board." Bring plenty of business cards to exchange. For more information, call 772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.

Thursday, Sept. 27

DOVER — The New Hampshire Small Business Development Center is hosting the second in a series of QuickBooks seminars from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The McConnell Center (next to the Dover Library), 61 Locust St., Dover. A $50 registration fee is required. For details, call 330-1929 or send e-mail to majorie.gregory@unh.edu. To register, visit www.nhsbdc.org and click on "Calendar." The title of this seminar is: "Tips and Hints Every QuickBooks User Should Know."

Friday, Sept. 28

EXETER — The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Exeter Area Chamber Ball, "Dancing With the Stars," at the Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth Hotel from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Dinner and dancing to the sweet sounds of Colours, plus dancing demonstrations from local dancers. For more information, call the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce at 772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.

Thursday, Oct. 4

DOVER — The New Hampshire Small Business Development Center is hosting the third in a series of QuickBooks seminars from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at The McConnell Center (next to the Dover Library), 61 Locust St., Dover. A $50 registration fee is required. For details, call 330-1929 or send e-mail to majorie.gregory@unh.edu. To register, visit www.nhsbdc.org and click on "Calendar." This third seminar is titled, "QuickBooks for the professional service business."

Thursday, Oct. 11

EXETER — The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce will hod its Morning Mixer at Sam's Club, 11 Batchelder Road, Seabrook from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Admission is one business card for door prizes and one for the "Look Who's Here Board." Bring plenty of business cards to exchange. For more information, call 772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.

Thursday, Oct. 18

PORTSMOUTH — The 2007 Portsmouth Chamber annual dinner will be held 5:30-9:30 p.m. on the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum. This event will celebrate the connections between business people in the region. Also honored will be the Citizen, Business, Small Business and Volunteer of the year. This year, we've expanded our sponsorship opportunities to a wide range of paid and creative in-kind levels. Sponsorship is a way to showcase a business and to show support for the chamber and community. For details, call chamber marketing and events manager Kaarin Olofsson at 610-5527 or send e-mail to kolofsson@portsmouthchamber.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

EXETER — The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business After Hours event. It will be hosted by Lindt & Sprüngli, 1 Fine Chocolate Place, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be hors d'oeuvres, beverages and prizes. Admission is two business cards; one for the prize drawings and one for the "Look Who's Here Board." Bring plenty of business cards to exchange. For more information, call 772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.

Saturday, Oct. 27

MANCHESTER — In an effort to raise awareness about sustainable living and to lead the way toward green energy for utility companies, Public Service of New Hampshire, the state's largest electric utility, serving 490,000 customers, is sponsoring Heart of NH Magazine's Going Green New England Energy & Living Exposition this fall. The exposition will be held at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Manchester and will be the second green event of its kind coordinated by the magazine. PSNH was also a key sponsor for Heart of NH's first expo, held at Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Conway this past May, which brought in approximately 2,000 attendees. The involvement and support of PSNH in Heart of NH's Going Green expos coincides with the company's other climate changing efforts. Through projects like Northern Wood Power, which recently converted a coal-burning boiler at PSNH's Schiller Station to clean wood fuel, PSNH is acting on its commitment to help New Hampshire "go green" and realize goals for increased renewable energy. To learn more about what PSNH is doing and what you can do to influence change with energy and the environment, go to www.psnh.com. For details on Heart of NH Magazine's Going Green NE Energy & Living Expos, visit www.GoingGreenExpos.com.

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